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Welfare Support Workers

Discover the skills and training needed for this occupation

Welfare Support Workers provide support, information and advice to clients on emotional, financial, recreational, health, housing and other social welfare matters, and evaluate and coordinate the services of welfare and community service agencies.
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People employed in SAExplore by region
12%
1-Year changeGrowth in previous years
52%
5-Year changeGrowth in previous years
SA Future Demand:Strong

The skills that Welfare Support Workers need

Learning new skills can certainly get you into a job quicker — but it’s not always about securing a job today. Each skill you build can be a stepping stone towards great opportunities in the future. Here are some skills needed for this occupation.
  • Teamwork
  • Planning and organising
  • Digital engagement
  • Writing
  • Reading
  • Learning
  • Problem solving
  • Oral communication
  • Initiative and innovation

Course and Training for this occupation

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Where are people currently employed?

Region

South Australia - South East

Employed

627

1 Year Change

5%

5 Year Change

25%

Region

South Australia - Outback

Employed

519

1 Year Change

5%

5 Year Change

29%

Region

Barossa - Yorke - Mid North

Employed

510

1 Year Change

7%

5 Year Change

59%

Region

Adelaide - West

Employed

860

1 Year Change

23%

5 Year Change

33%

Region

Adelaide - South

Employed

2120

1 Year Change

11%

5 Year Change

88%

Region

Adelaide - North

Employed

2177

1 Year Change

10%

5 Year Change

74%

Region

Adelaide - Central and Hills

Employed

845

1 Year Change

21%

5 Year Change

6%

Data from Skills SA, and Jobs and Skills Australia